Chapter 3 Questions

True/False

Indicate whether the question is True or False.

1. To use application software, a computer must be running system software, specifically, an operating system.

2. While a computer is running, the operating system remains in memory.

3. A major advantage of using word processing software is that users easily can change what they have written.

4. Spreadsheet software is a rarely used type of application software.

5. In a worksheet, the intersection of column B and row 6 is referred to as cell 6B.

6. With most popular personal computer database software programs, a database consists of a collection of tables, organized in rows and columns.

7. Presentation graphics software incorporates none of the features found in word processing software, such as spelling, formatting, and recognizing voice input.

8. The software on memory cards allows PDA users to create documents, take notes, manage budgets and finances, create slide shows, view and edit photographs, read electronic books, plan travel routes, and read e-mail.

9. Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them individually.

10. The programs in software suites for personal use usually can be purchased individually.

Multiple Choice

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

11. Applications software is used to _____.

a.	facilitate communications
b.	assist with graphics and multimedia projects
c.	support home, personal, and educational tasks
d.	all of the above

12. _____ performs functions specific to a business or industry.

a.	Freeware	c.	Custom software
b.	Packaged software	d.	Shareware

13. _____ is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period.

a.	Shareware	c.	Packaged software
b.	Custom software	d.	Public-domain software

14. _____ is free software, but it has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions.

a.	Shareware	c.	Freeware
b.	Public-domain software	d.	Packaged software

15. Each time a user starts a computer, the operating system is _____ (copied) from the computer’s hard disk into memory.

a.	printed	c.	loaded
b.	scrolled	d.	saved

16. A file is _____.

a.	an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface
b.	a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information
c.	an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action
d.	a horizontal space that contains a window’s title

17. _____ includes programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, personal information manager software, PDA software, software suites, accounting, and project management.

a.	Business software
b.	Graphics and multimedia software
c.	Software for home, personal, and educational use
d.	Communications software

18. A feature of word processing software called _____ allows users to type words in a paragraph continually without pressing the ENTER key at the end of each line.

a.	replace	c.	wordwrap
b.	search	d.	collaboration

19. In a database, each row, called a _____, contains data about a given person, product, object, or event.

a.	record	c.	form
b.	cell	d.	field

20. Using database software, you can _____.

a.	add, change, and delete data	c.	create forms and report
b.	sort and retrieve data	d.	all of the above

21. An e-mail program allows _____.

a.	real-time exchange of messages or files with another online user
b.	geographically separated people to transfer audio and video
c.	transmission of messages and files via a network such as the Internet
d.	users to access and view Web pages on the Internet

22. A Web browser program allows _____.

a.	real-time exchange of messages or files with another online user
b.	geographically separated people to transfer audio and video
c.	transmission of messages and files via a network such as the Internet
d.	users to access and view Web pages on the Internet

23. A(n) _____ restricts access to specified Web sites.

a.	antivirus program	c.	pop-up blocker
b.	anti-spam program	d.	Web filter

24. A(n) _____ protects a computer by identifying and removing any viruses found in memory, on media, or in files.

a.	antivirus program	c.	pop-up blocker
b.	anti-spam program	d.	Web filter

25. _____ is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations.

a.	Extended training (ET)	c.	Remote teaching (RT)
b.	Faraway schooling (FS)	d.	Distance learning (DL)